Description
Lemon Posset Brûlée is an exquisite, no-bake dessert that captures the essence of fresh lemons in every creamy bite. With its silky texture and a delightful crispy caramelized sugar crust, this elegant treat is perfect for any gathering, from casual family dinners to sophisticated dinner parties. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it offers a refreshing balance of sweet and zesty flavors that will leave your guests craving more. Whether you serve it in hollowed lemon halves or in individual ramekins, this dessert not only tastes divine but also makes for a stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for brûlée)
- 1–1½ lemons (zested)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the lemons, then slice them in half and scoop out the flesh.
- Squeeze the lemon halves to extract juice, straining out any seeds or pulp.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves and the cream thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve to achieve a smooth texture and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Fill the hollowed lemon halves with the mixture and chill for at least 1-2 hours or overnight until set.
- Before serving, sprinkle an even layer of sugar on top and use a blowtorch to caramelize for that signature brûlée finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lemon half (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 100mg